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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982_02_24 Town Board Regular Minutes 0'9 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON THE 24TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1982 IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. The meeting was called to order by Councilman Lee Bloom at 8:20 P.M. Present were the following: Councilman Lee H. Bloom Councilman Stewart J. McMillan Councilman Thomas R. Amlicke Councilwoman Caroline Silverstone Supervisor Leo Goldsmith, Jr. was not in attendance at this meeting. Also present were the following: Dorothy S. Miller, Town Clerk James J. Johnston, Town Attorney Charles R. Elfreich, Town Engineer Patrick Thomas Leddy, Highway Superintendent Councilman Bloom at this time pointed out to those assembled the location of the exits as required by law for public gatherings. Councilman Bloom reported that in addition to the illness of the Super- visor, Fire Chief Shaw is fighting a bout with pneumonia and First Deputy Fire Chief Douglas Fletcher and his wife were in United Hospital after being struck by a car on Palmer Avenue and wished them all speedy recoveries. OLD BUSINESS 1. Report - Funding of Repairs - Hommocks Pool Councilman Bloom apologized for the late start of this meeting and re- ferred to the work session held by this Board and the School Board just prior to this meeting. Mr. Bloom stated that the contracts be- tween the Town and School would have to be reviewed since they stipulate the Town's contribution toward maintenance, while the proposed project involves major repairs; that this Board wants to help pay for the work as long as it would be legal to do so. Jim Amy asked where is the leak and how long has the problem been in existence, and Councilman Bloom answered about one year and that the leak is in the filtering and circulation system and noted further that the discovery was made in part by the high water bills. Councilwoman Silverstone stated that since the pool is owned by the School Board, they can better inform the public of the particulars in- volved in this problem, but went on to say several questions remained unanswered: does the pool need to be regrouted? should the inlet pipes be replaced? are the leaks in the pipes that return the water to the pool from the filter? should the kiddy pool be provided with a new filter? and should the entire filter system be replaced? Mrs. Silver- stone further noted that although an entensive engineering study has been done by a competent firm retained by the School Board, a second opinion on the filtering system might be in order. Councilman McMillan questioned whether the Town should pay for a further study since it is -1- 033 Board has decided to conduct the interviews and emphasized again that it would be important to assess the kinds of people interested and com- pare them with the Town's needs and set a pattern in screening out those who do not fit our needs. Dolores Battalia stated that consideration should be given to expanding the interviewing group to include local talent and obtain community im- put in the selection process. Councilman Bloom reiterated his previous statements and assured every- one of the Board's good faith in following through on this matter. Councilwoman Silverstone stated this matter was of particular interest to her and she would be following through on various aspects. Councilman McMillan also spoke of his particular interest in the matter and added that the Supervisor and Board wish to do as they should in getting the best possible person for this community and have no inten- tions of shortchanging the community and where needed, will use commun- ity talent. He further emphasized that the project has not been pur- posely delayed. Thomas Nealon stated that he would feel more comfortable knowing the contents of the ad, when it ran and asked for a further update at the next meeting. Not on Agenda - Query re District Attorney's Investigation of Town Police Matter Mr. Nealon and Mr. Gasparini were advised after questioning that requests continue to be made to the District Attorney's Office for updating of the investigation. Mr. Gasparini asked that the requests be made in writing and that no appointments be made in the Police Department until the in- vestigation is completed. Not on Agenda - Request for Penny per Bottle - Glass Recycling Councilman Amlicke referred to Fred Kellogg's request to repeat last years project in conjunction with Beautification Day to pay a penny for each bottle brought to the recycling center on that day which this year would be April 24th. It was further noted that it was a worthwhile pro- ject and encouraged the regular habit of recycling glass and thereupon, on motion by Councilman Amlicke, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes that Unincorporated Area and Village of Larchmont residents be paid 14. for each glass bottle turned in to the recycling center at the Town Yard on Saturday, April 24, 1982, in conjunction with Beautification Day, limited to the number of bottles that can be counted in one day, said expense to be borne by the Joint Garbage Commission.. Nancy Hartford spoke in furtherance to recycling and noted that since such a good job has been done in this community in recycling newspaper and other paper, she feels this community is ready for the next step which is to mandate that paper be kept out of the garbage and empha- sized that serious consideration be given to this matter. During the discussion that ensued, Councilman Amlicke advised that this matter as well as the possibility of recycling mixed metals will be discussed at the next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Commission -5- 034 and invited all interested persons to attend that meeting on February 25th. The discussion turned to the enforcement of such a mandate and Mrs. Silverstone noted some references to it in the Town Code and a resident noted that it has worked in Buffalo. Not on Agenda - Query - Garfield Housing Project In answer to Mr. Gasparini's inquiry, Councilman Bloom stated that Mr. Irving Feder is no longer involved with the project nor did he sign the contract with the Town and advised that the developers are still within the specified period of time. Not on Agenda - Query - Weaver Street Traffic Problem In answer to Mrs. Shultz's inquiry into the status of the traffic pro- blem at Weaver Street and Boston Post Road, she was advised that a meeting arranged by Assemblyman John Perone will be held on Friday, March 5, 1982 at 1:30 P.M. at the School-Town Center with State and local community officials to discuss the overall Boston Post Road traf- fic problems. It was further noted that widening of Weaver Street at the Boston Post Road and the request from VAC for pre-emptor traffic signals will be part of the discussion. Councilwoman Silverstone was asked to be the Town Board's representative. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:33 P.M. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board meeting. 1. Claims Commissioner McMillan presented the fire claims for authorization of payment and following Commissioner Bloom's explanation of certain of the larger items listed, on Commissioner McMillan's motion which was seconded by Commissioner Amlicke, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes payment of the following Fire Department claims as approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller's office: R. G. Brewer, Inc. $ 40.28 Con Edison 2.00 Con Edison 34.87 Con Edison 3.00 Dri-Chem Extinguisher 23.50 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works 155.13 Exterminating Services Corp. 14.16 Lawrence Oil 2,101.68 The Leahy Consulting Co. , Inc. 65.84 Mid-Valley Petroleum Corp. 367.09 Mid-Valley Petroleum Corp. 234.37 -6- O15 New Rochelle Dodge, Inc. 8,125.00 New Rochelle Water Co. 108.21 New York Telephone Co. 9.33 Roberts 2,011.10 Russell Bruno Pharmacy & Surgical 150.00 $13,445.56 III2. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Sale of: a) Fire Chief Vehicle Pursuant to presentation of the Comptroller's memorandum, on motion by Commissioner McMillan, seconded by Commissioner Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes publication in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, The Daily Times, of a Notice of Invitation to Bid on the sale of a 1973 Ford which has been used by the Deputy Fire Chief. 3. Authorizarion to Sell: b) Ward LaFrance Pumper In accordance with the Comptroller's memorandum and the discussion that followed the presentation of his memorandum about the prolonged attempt to sell the old fire engine and Commissioner Amlicke's re- quest that the authorization to accept the $500.00 offer be deferred III until after the Town Engineer has had an opportunity to solicit offers from' salvage companies, on motion by Commissioner Amlicke, seconded by Commissioner Silverstone, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby defers authorizing the acceptance of the $500 offer for the Ward LaFrance Pumper and authorizes the Town Engineer to solicit prices from salvage companies with the hopes of a better offer. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:42 P.M. TOWN CLERK -7-